David C. Thyes, 65, Green Bay, died Wednesday, April 4, 2012, of natural causes. He was born Oct. 9, 1946, in Green Bay, to Clarence and Marion (Johnson) Thyes. David was a graduate of West De Pere High School, Class of 1964. Afterward he joined the U.S. Coast Guard and served on the Great Lakes. On May 10, 1974, David married Sharon Liska at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. He worked as a chef for the Union Hotel, and was a truck driver for J.B. Hunt. David will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, and a friend to all he met.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon; his children and their spouses, Shane and David, Chad and Scott, Elisha and Brian; his brothers and sisters and their spouses, Don and Elaine Thyes, Tom and Janice Thyes, Gary and Sandy Thyes, Janet King, Carol Stevens and her special friend, Jim; his mother-in-law, Elsie Liska; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; and his two dogs, “Ethan” and “Monti”.

David was preceded in death by his parents.

Friends may call at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 9. A Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, April 9, at the funeral home with Sr. Toni Jendrasiak SSND officiating. To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.

The family extends their thanks to his neighbors, Jeff Stone, Gary Fitzpatrick, and his niece, Carrie Dominiczak.